Warehouse Specialist

United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking to add a Warehouse Specialist to our berthing and maintenance team, supporting the Hampton Roads, VA area. USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits! Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, store, and issue hand tools, machine tools, replacement parts, shop supplies, and equipment from the tool and gear locker room
• Keep records of tools issued to and returned by personnel
• Search for lost or misplaced tools and equipment
• Prepare periodic inventory reports and maintain inventory records as required
• Unpack, inspect, and store new equipment and materials
• Visually inspect tools and equipment for wear or defects and report damaged or worn-out equipment to supervisors
• Apply protective coatings and identification markings to tools and equipment as required
• Perform a variety of warehousing duties in accordance with established storage plans and procedures
• Verify materials against receiving documents and report discrepancies or damaged materials
• Store, stack, palletize, and rearrange materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods
• Locate and move materials, parts, and assemblies between storage and work areas to support operations
• Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material requirements and priorities
• Coordinate with government personnel regarding material ordering, overdue items, and material availability
• Operate carts, hand trucks, forklifts, and government vehicles to transport materials as required
• Maintain inventory and distribution records using manual and computerized systems
• Per contract requirements, must be able to respond to urgent calls outside of regular working hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience performing warehouse operations and inventory control preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience operating material handling equipment preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory systems and material tracking procedures preferred

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a government background check and obtain base access credentials
• All candidates must possess and maintain a security clearance
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to traverse narrow passageways, ladders/stairs, and confined spaces
• Must be able to walk, reach, sit, and work in environments with occasional noise
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and vehicles required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Special Conditions:

This employment position is CONTINGENT upon a contract award to employer for the required services, completion of applicant’s favorable employment background investigation, and the ability of applicant to obtain a military base access card and security clearance at all times during the period of employment.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.